The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes in the Middle East, marking a new escalation in the three-month conflict.

Russian attacks killed five people in Ukraine's southern Kherson region in three separate incidents, the regional governor has said.

The Public Only Consultant Contract was introduced by the Government in March 2023, and it signalled the coming end of private practice in public hospitals.

Recent renewed attention on the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick, and reporting about its links to Russia's military production processes, have raised questions for the Irish Government and European Commission from Europe, Ukraine and politicians.

Downing Street has responded sharply after US vice president JD Vance partly blamed the murder of Henry Nowak on "the mass invasion of migrants".